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== Views == |
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The group describes the current [[socioeconomics|socioeconomic system]] as structurally corrupt and in need of replacement with their concept of a system based on efficient use of resources and [[sustainable development]].<ref name=nytimes>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/17/nyregion/17zeitgeist.html?_r=2|title=They’ve Seen the Future and Dislike the Present|publisher=[[New York Times]] |date=2009-03-16}}</ref> The Zeitgeist Movement advocates [[renewable energy]] |
The group describes the current [[socioeconomics|socioeconomic system]] as structurally corrupt and in need of replacement with their concept of a system based on efficient use of resources and [[sustainable development]].<ref name=nytimes>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/17/nyregion/17zeitgeist.html?_r=2|title=They’ve Seen the Future and Dislike the Present|publisher=[[New York Times]] |date=2009-03-16}}</ref> The Zeitgeist Movement advocates [[renewable energy]] |
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and [[Automation|automated]] systems world wide, to collect, process, and distribute food and shelter, and other necessary aspects of living, without using a [[price system]].<ref name=huffpost/> The movement advocates the elimination of money and some aspects of private ownership |
and [[Automation|automated]] systems world wide, to collect, process, and distribute food and shelter, and other necessary aspects of living, without using a [[price system]].<ref name=huffpost/> The movement advocates the elimination of money and some aspects of private ownership that includes the idea of some personal possessions,<ref name=huffpost>{{cite web |title=The Zeitgeist Movement: Envisioning A Sustainable Future |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/travis-walter-donovan/the-zeitgeist-movement-en_b_501517.html |date=Mar 16, 2010 |publisher=''[[Huffington Post]]''}}</ref> in favor of a strategic access system which would function similarly to a [[library]].<ref>[http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/faq#faq5 (5) What are some of the central characteristics of the solution proposed (RBEM)?]. "In a RBEM, the focus moves from static ownership to strategic access, with a system designed for society to obtain access as needed. For example, rather than owning various forms of recreational sporting equipment, Access Centers are set up, typically in regions where such actions occur, where a person simply "checks out" the equipment- uses it and returns it. This "library" type arrangement can be applied to virtually any type of human need." Retrieved: 5 April 2014.</ref> <ref>[http://www.yongestreetmedia.ca/features/torontozeitgeist060513.aspx First Tool Libraries, now Timebanks: Toronto's Zeitgeist movement is expanding]. Retrieved: 7 April 2014</ref> |
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[[Science and technology]] are described by the movement as being the true motors of progress, and the proper tools for organizing society, in contrast to [[Politics|political]] or [[Religion|religious]] doctrine.<ref>[http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/faq#faq5 (6) Science as the Methodology for Governance]. Retrieved: 5 April 2014.</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDhSgCsD_x8t=1m8s A Resource Based Economy Explained: Excerpt from "Zeitgeist: Moving Forward"]. "What kind of approach do we take? Well, let's see- last I checked, politics was the method of social operation on Earth... so what do the doctrines of the republicans, liberals, conservatives or socialists have to say about societal design? Hmmm... not a damn thing. Okay then- what about religion? Surely the great creator had to have left some blueprints somewhere... Nope... nothing I can find. Okay then- so what's left? It appears something called “Science”. Science is unique in that its methods demand not only that ideas proposed be tested and replicated, but everything science comes up with is also inherently falsifiable. In other words, unlike religion and politics science has no ego and everything it suggests accepts the possibility of being proven wrong eventually. It holds on to nothing and evolves constantly. Well, that sounds natural enough to me. So then: based on the current state of scientific knowledge in the early 21st century along with our goal of “maximum sustainability” for the human population, how do we begin the actual process of construction?" Retrieved: 5 April 2014.</ref> |
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| ⚫ | An article in the ''[[Journal of Contemporary Religion]]'' described the movement as an example of a "conspirituality," a synthesis of [[New Age]] spirituality and [[conspiracy theory]], asserting that ''Zeitgeist: The Movie'' claims that "organised religion is about social control and that [[9/11]] was an inside job."<ref name=jcr109>{{cite journal |last1=Ward |first1=Charlotte |last2=Voas |first2=David |year=2011 |title=The Emergence of Conspirituality |journal=Journal of Contemporary Religion |volume=26 |issue=1 |page=109 |doi= 10.1080/13537903.2011.539846|url=http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13537903.2011.539846 |accessdate=June 16, 2012}} (SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED)</ref> |
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== Criticisms == |
== Criticisms == |
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''[[The Huffington Post]]'',<ref name=huffpost/> ''[[The New York Times]]'',<ref name=nytimes/> ''[[The Palm Beach Post]]'',<ref name=PalmBeachPost>[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PBPB&p_theme=pbpb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&s_hidethis=no&p_field_label-0=Author&p_text_label-0=rhonda%20swan&p_field_label-1=title&p_bool_label-1=AND&s_dispstring=byline(rhonda%20swan)%20AND%20date(04/29/2009%20to%2005/02/2009)&p_field_date-0=YMD_date&p_params_date-0=date:B,E&p_text_date-0=04/29/2009%20to%2005/02/2009)&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&xcal_useweights=no A dream worth having], Rhonda Swan, [[The Palm Beach Post]], April 30, 2009</ref> have reported the critical reaction to various aspects of the Zeitgeist movement, including: (a) [[utopianism]], (b) reduced [[Work motivation|work incentives]] in their proposed economy, (c) practical difficulties in a transition to that economy, and (d) subscribing to [[9/11 conspiracy theories]] in ''[[Zeitgeist: The Movie]]''. |
''[[The Huffington Post]]'',<ref name=huffpost/> ''[[The New York Times]]'',<ref name=nytimes/> ''[[The Palm Beach Post]]'',<ref name=PalmBeachPost>[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PBPB&p_theme=pbpb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&s_hidethis=no&p_field_label-0=Author&p_text_label-0=rhonda%20swan&p_field_label-1=title&p_bool_label-1=AND&s_dispstring=byline(rhonda%20swan)%20AND%20date(04/29/2009%20to%2005/02/2009)&p_field_date-0=YMD_date&p_params_date-0=date:B,E&p_text_date-0=04/29/2009%20to%2005/02/2009)&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&xcal_useweights=no A dream worth having], Rhonda Swan, [[The Palm Beach Post]], April 30, 2009</ref> have reported the critical reaction to various aspects of the Zeitgeist movement, including: (a) [[utopianism]], (b) reduced [[Work motivation|work incentives]] in their proposed economy, (c) practical difficulties in a transition to that economy, and (d) subscribing to [[9/11 conspiracy theories]] in ''[[Zeitgeist: The Movie]]''. |
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| ⚫ | An article in the ''[[Journal of Contemporary Religion]]'' described the movement as an example of a "conspirituality," a synthesis of [[New Age]] spirituality and [[conspiracy theory]], asserting that ''Zeitgeist: The Movie'' claims that "organised religion is about social control and that [[9/11]] was an inside job."<ref name=jcr109>{{cite journal |last1=Ward |first1=Charlotte |last2=Voas |first2=David |year=2011 |title=The Emergence of Conspirituality |journal=Journal of Contemporary Religion |volume=26 |issue=1 |page=109 |doi= 10.1080/13537903.2011.539846|url=http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13537903.2011.539846 |accessdate=June 16, 2012}} (SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED)</ref> |
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In [[Tablet magazine]], journalist [[Michelle Goldberg]] criticized ''Zeitgeist: The Movie'' as being "steeped in far-right, isolationist, and covertly anti-Semitic conspiracy theories," and called the Zeitgeist movement "the world's first Internet-based cult, with members who parrot the party line with cheerful, rote fidelity."<ref name="tabletmag"/> |
In [[Tablet magazine]], journalist [[Michelle Goldberg]] criticized ''Zeitgeist: The Movie'' as being "steeped in far-right, isolationist, and covertly anti-Semitic conspiracy theories," and called the Zeitgeist movement "the world's first Internet-based cult, with members who parrot the party line with cheerful, rote fidelity."<ref name="tabletmag"/> |
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{{Portal|Sustainable development}} |
{{Portal|Sustainable development}} |
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* [[Post-scarcity economy]] |
* [[Post-scarcity economy]] |
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* [[Technological utopianism]] |
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Revision as of 10:11, 7 April 2014
| File:Zeitgeist Movement globe.png Movement logo | |
| Abbreviation | TZM or ZM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2008[1] |
| Type | Social movement |
Region served | Global |
Key people | Peter Joseph |
| Website | www |
The Zeitgeist Movement describes itself as a grassroots, sustainability advocacy organization. Established in 2008 by Peter Joseph, the organization says it has no official leaders.[2] The movement advocates transition from a money-based economic system to what they define as a natural law/resource-based economy.[3]
History
Following Peter Joseph's first film, Zeitgeist: The Movie (2007),[4] Joseph says his fan-base from the movie began asking what to do about issues raised in the film.[5] Joseph's second film, Zeitgeist: Addendum (2008), featured a sequence at the end of the film which introduced The Zeitgeist Movement.[6] The fans of the first two films became organized into the Zeitgeist Movement.[6]
Zeitgeist formerly described itself as the activist arm of The Venus Project, which was featured in Zeitgeist: Addendum and Zeitgeist: Moving Forward (2011) as ideas for change regarding earth's cultural, ecological problems, but in April 2011 the groups broke contact with each and are no longer associated with each other.[7] The name of the group comes from the word "zeitgeist," which refers to the "spirit of the age" or "spirit of the time."
The Zeitgeist Movement's formula for change is given through local chapters, theater, online, and via DVD release of their films.[3] Zeitgeist holds an annual event, Z-Day, in March. Z-Day 2014 was held in Toronto, Ontario.
Views
The group describes the current socioeconomic system as structurally corrupt and in need of replacement with their concept of a system based on efficient use of resources and sustainable development.[8] The Zeitgeist Movement advocates renewable energy and automated systems world wide, to collect, process, and distribute food and shelter, and other necessary aspects of living, without using a price system.[4] The movement advocates the elimination of money and some aspects of private ownership that includes the idea of some personal possessions,[4] in favor of a strategic access system which would function similarly to a library.[9] [10]
Science and technology are described by the movement as being the true motors of progress, and the proper tools for organizing society, in contrast to political or religious doctrine.[11][12]
Criticisms
The Huffington Post,[4] The New York Times,[8] The Palm Beach Post,[13] have reported the critical reaction to various aspects of the Zeitgeist movement, including: (a) utopianism, (b) reduced work incentives in their proposed economy, (c) practical difficulties in a transition to that economy, and (d) subscribing to 9/11 conspiracy theories in Zeitgeist: The Movie.
An article in the Journal of Contemporary Religion described the movement as an example of a "conspirituality," a synthesis of New Age spirituality and conspiracy theory, asserting that Zeitgeist: The Movie claims that "organised religion is about social control and that 9/11 was an inside job."[14]
In Tablet magazine, journalist Michelle Goldberg criticized Zeitgeist: The Movie as being "steeped in far-right, isolationist, and covertly anti-Semitic conspiracy theories," and called the Zeitgeist movement "the world's first Internet-based cult, with members who parrot the party line with cheerful, rote fidelity."[5]
See also
References
- ^ "TZM – Mission Statement". Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ^ http://www.thezeitgeistmovement.com/faq#faq6
- ^ a b New world re-order: The Zeitgeist Movement spreads to Ventura County, Shane Cohn, VC Reporter (California), May 12, 2011
- ^ a b c d "The Zeitgeist Movement: Envisioning A Sustainable Future". Huffington Post. Mar 16, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b http://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/57732/brave-new-world Retrieved June 9, 2012
- ^ a b Bill Stamets (February 15, 2011). "Art-house films: 'Marwencol,' 'Zeitgeist'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
- ^ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/v-radio/2011/04/26/venus-project-explains-their-relationship-with-exemplar-zero
- ^ a b "They've Seen the Future and Dislike the Present". New York Times. 2009-03-16.
- ^ (5) What are some of the central characteristics of the solution proposed (RBEM)?. "In a RBEM, the focus moves from static ownership to strategic access, with a system designed for society to obtain access as needed. For example, rather than owning various forms of recreational sporting equipment, Access Centers are set up, typically in regions where such actions occur, where a person simply "checks out" the equipment- uses it and returns it. This "library" type arrangement can be applied to virtually any type of human need." Retrieved: 5 April 2014.
- ^ First Tool Libraries, now Timebanks: Toronto's Zeitgeist movement is expanding. Retrieved: 7 April 2014
- ^ (6) Science as the Methodology for Governance. Retrieved: 5 April 2014.
- ^ A Resource Based Economy Explained: Excerpt from "Zeitgeist: Moving Forward". "What kind of approach do we take? Well, let's see- last I checked, politics was the method of social operation on Earth... so what do the doctrines of the republicans, liberals, conservatives or socialists have to say about societal design? Hmmm... not a damn thing. Okay then- what about religion? Surely the great creator had to have left some blueprints somewhere... Nope... nothing I can find. Okay then- so what's left? It appears something called “Science”. Science is unique in that its methods demand not only that ideas proposed be tested and replicated, but everything science comes up with is also inherently falsifiable. In other words, unlike religion and politics science has no ego and everything it suggests accepts the possibility of being proven wrong eventually. It holds on to nothing and evolves constantly. Well, that sounds natural enough to me. So then: based on the current state of scientific knowledge in the early 21st century along with our goal of “maximum sustainability” for the human population, how do we begin the actual process of construction?" Retrieved: 5 April 2014.
- ^ A dream worth having, Rhonda Swan, The Palm Beach Post, April 30, 2009
- ^ Ward, Charlotte; Voas, David (2011). "The Emergence of Conspirituality". Journal of Contemporary Religion. 26 (1): 109. doi:10.1080/13537903.2011.539846. Retrieved June 16, 2012. (SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED)